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09-25-2009, 12:59 AM
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| |  Sidekick transmission info
Hey guys, got a new inquiry.....what type of transmission does the suzuki sidekick use?. I know the 2 door 1.6 8 valve uses the 3 speed automatic (TH180 later known as the 3L30, right?), but what trans does the 4 door 1.6 16 valve use, (I know it's a 4 speed), but what is the name of it?. Have you guys ever had any problems with either trans?, are there any parts to beef one up? Is there anything I should avoid or anything I should look for? Looking for any input, good or bad. Thanks in advance!! Late.  |
09-27-2009, 08:27 AM
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Its a 4sdp auto manufactured by Aisin AW, formerly known as Aisin-Warner and incorporating designs from BorgWarner. It's model #A44DE. It has electric lock-up.
Its a fairly nice tranny IMHO. Held up well under the GV. In the 16V Kick though, it went to 5.12 R&P gears, leaving little wiggle room for larger tires. In the GV it had the same internal gears, but had 4.88 R&Ps as the motor put out more HP and the taller gears helped with the road RPMs.
I know of no shift kits for it.
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10-19-2009, 11:32 AM
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I thought the GV had a A46DE?
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10-19-2009, 01:11 PM
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never mind
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10-19-2009, 09:23 PM
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Sodium Hydroxide, Caustic Soda, Lye. A base is a base, by any other name. 
Know anyone who wants to buy a built GV for stock book?
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10-19-2009, 10:47 PM
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Know anyone who wants to buy a built GV for stock book?
| Only if you know someone who wants an XL7  |
10-19-2009, 11:01 PM
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2 for 1 offer?
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10-20-2009, 10:06 PM
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$50 for both!
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10-20-2009, 10:24 PM
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Originally Posted by DannyL $50 for both! | *and as if on que*
So is that like $47,658.92 in canuck cash? 
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10-21-2009, 02:24 PM
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